Our history

Where did atlanta audubon come from?

Atlanta Audubon Society is an independent chapter of National Audubon Society and part of the larger Audubon Chapter Network. We are a 1000+ member 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building places where birds and people thrive.

Atlanta Audubon Society was originally known as the Atlanta Bird Club. Established in 1926, the Atlanta Bird Club was a volunteer-led group with the mission "for the study, protection, and appreciation of birds." Monthly bird walks were held in and around the Atlanta area.

On Sunday, December 13, 1936, twenty-two people from the Atlanta Bird Club met in Atlanta, and from this meeting came the Georgia Ornithological Society, a statewide organization with means to contact with other bird student throughout the state. Today, both the Atlanta Bird Club and the Georgia Ornithological Society continue working in Georgia for the benefit of birds and birders.

In 1968 the Atlanta Bird Club voted to become a branch/chapter of the National Audubon Society. In 1972, the Atlanta Bird Club voted to change their name to Atlanta Audubon Society.

A bit more history of atlanta audubon

Here are a few notable items from Atlanta Audubon's history:

1965 - Dues for the Atlanta Bird Club were $2 for adults and $1 for students.

1968 - The Atlanta Bird Club voted to become a branch/chapter of the National Audubon Society.

1972 - The Atlanta Bird Club voted to change their name to the Atlanta Audubon Society with Wally Dryfoos as the first President. After a successful year at Atlanta Audubon Mr. Dryfoos was named president of the Georgia Ornithological Society 1973-1975.

1976 - Atlanta Audubon started the annual members photography contest.

2015 - Atlanta Audubon hires first Director of Conservation, Adam Betuel, and Director of Development, Michelle Hamner. Dottie Head named Director of Membership and Commuications.

2016 - Atlanta Audubon hosts International Trip to Paraguay.

2017 - Atlanta Audubon surpasses 1000 members.

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Atlanta Audubon Society is a member-supported, 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to building places where birds and people thrive. We envision a conservation-minded and fully engaged Georgia where birds prosper, habitats flourish, and public understanding grows.